Elementary Regional Learning Choices Program
Regional Learning Choices Programs (RLCP) empower students by providing an opportunity to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest. The Peel board provides elementary students from across Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon with six different Regional Learning Choices Programs. The programs are open to all eligible students. The entry point is grade 6 for all programs, except for the Arts program South of Highway 401, which is held at Queen Elizabeth P.S and has a grade 7 entry point.
Please note that students in the Elementary Regional Learning Choices Program will not automatically be accepted into the same program for high school. They must apply to the Secondary RLCP in the same way all other students are applying and participate in the same assessment process.
Please note that the participation component of applications for elementary RLCP are cancelled. There are no changes to the application timelines.
Please note that elementary RLCP offers for the 2020-21 school year are not impacted by the current school closures.
Elementary regional program dates for 2019-20
| Applications |
First round |
Second round |
| Open |
Jan. 27, 2020
8:30 a.m. |
First round offers |
Apr. 9, 2020
after
3 p.m. |
Second round offers |
Apr. 17, 2020
after
3 p.m. |
| Close |
Feb. 10, 2020
3:00 p.m. |
First round acceptances |
Apr. 16, 2020
at 3 p.m. |
Second round acceptances |
Apr. 24, 2020
at 3 p.m. |
| Waitlist starts - Apr. 27, 2020 |
| Waitlist closes - June 26, 2020 at 3 p.m.. |
Elementary Regional Learning Choices Programs offered:
Use the Find Your School tool to access a list of Regional Learning Choices Programs available in your boundary, based on your home address.
Click on one of the Elementary RLCP below to learn more:
The Actively in Motion (AIM) program is intended to increase students' interests, skill development and active involvement in athletics, fitness, wellness, leadership and character development, student motivation and engagement in the learning process.
Other key features of AIM include:
- athletic and academic programming to meet students' needs, while learning the Ontario curriculum
- certification opportunities at each grade level
- daily physical education and fitness
77 Royal Orchard Dr.
Brampton, ON L6X 4M4
905-455-3760
Website
Important Dates
*Entry based on grade and home location
The elementary regional Arts program offers students a unique comprehensive academic program with opportunities to develop creative talents through an integrated arts model, consisting of music, drama, dance and visual arts. The program also offers many opportunities for students to develop collaborative and creative skills while learning through the arts.
Three year program
Grades 6 to 8
50 Earnscliffe Circle
Brampton, ON L6T 2B2
905-793-2903
Website
Boundary Map
Two year program
Grades 7 to 8
60 South Service Rd.
Mississauga, ON L5G 2R9
905-278-7287
Website
Boundary Map
Important Dates
Cancelled
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The Arts and Technology program enables students to develop arts, media and technology skills, while engaging in cross-curricular inquiry-based learning opportunities. The program will provide students with the opportunity to be innovative and imaginative in their thinking while engaged in the creative and critical analysis processes, embracing social justice issues and promoting reflective learning.
3131 Morning Star Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4T 1X3
905-677-0300
Website
Important Dates
The Middle Year Program International Baccalaureate (MYP IB) uses the Ontario Curriculum in a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. The program helps students learn with a global perspective and context, while developing their critical thinking skills.
Bristol Road Middle School is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme and pursuing authorization as an IB World School.
IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.
** *Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org
Certified IB World School
491 Bartley Bull Pkwy.
Brampton, ON L6W 2M7
905-459-3661
Website
Boundary Map
Currently in the candidacy phase
210 Bristol Rd. E.
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3V5
905-755-9809
Website
Boundary Map
Important Dates
Cancelled |
Cancelled
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Cancelled
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Cancelled
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The International Business and Technology Program strives to integrate the objectives of 21st century skill development with project-based learning. Students will emerge from the IBT program as well-rounded citizens, equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to be productive participants in the global community.
The International Business and Technology (IBT) program is a specialized regional program that uses the Ontario Curriculum. The program engages the modern learner through a global lens using project-based, cross-curricular, inquiry-driven learning that is enhanced by technology. Students will learn about a variety of business models and incorporate these models into project-based entrepreneurial learning challenges. Throughout the program, students further develop the 21st century competencies: critical thinking and problem solving, learning to learn, innovation and creativity, collaboration, communication and global citizenship.
Important Dates
Cancelled |
Cancelled
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The SciTech program features a focus on mathematics, science and technology. The goal is to use math, science and technology as a window to the world, the lens through which we look and investigate our world critically (i.e., social justice, character attributes, ethics). The program integrates a hands-on, minds-on philosophy and provides students with an interactive approach to learning.
Important Dates
Cancelled |
Cancelled
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Cancelled
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Application Process
Click on the following link for important application and participation dates for Elementary RLCP.
Please ensure that your email address is accurate as this is the main communication method between the school and the applicant.
The Regional Learning Choices Programs are open to all students. The Elementary Regional Learning Choices Programs have one entry point. The entry point is grade 6 for all programs except for the Arts program south of Highway 401 (held at Queen Elizabeth P.S. with an entry point in grade 7). Once you have successfully applied to a Regional Learning Choices Program, you will receive a confirmation email within minutes of submitting your application online. If you do not receive an email confirming your application has been received, please wait 24 hours before contacting the school. Schools will only be able to view your application after 24 hours.
Please note that International Visa students are not eligible to apply for Regional Learning Choices Programs.
For more information regarding applications, visit the Frequently Asked Questions – Application process.
Random Selection Process
Applicants are offered space in a Regional Learning Choices Program based on a two-step process:
- Once a student applies, there will be a review of their report cards. This year, Term Two Report Cards in grade 4 and grade 5 Progress Reports will be used to review students’ elementary RLCP applications. For grade 6 students who live south of the 401 and are applying to the Arts program at Queen Elizabeth Sr. Public School, Term Two grade 5 Report Cards and grade 6 Progress Reports will be reviewed. If the student meets the application criteria, their application will be entered into the random selection process for each program.
- In the random selection process, a computer will randomly assign a number to each applicant who has successfully met the application criteria for each program and spaces for the programs will be offered. Please note that the random selection process is completed centrally at the board and not at the school level.
Once students have been offered all available spaces in a specific elementary RLCP, the remaining students who have met the criteria will be placed on the school's waitlist. Each school has its own waitlist.
For more information regarding offers, visit the Frequently Asked Questions – Application process.
Other Important Details (offers, fee, busing)
Offer acceptance
Offers must be accepted through the online application. To find out when offers will be made, visit the RLCP-Elementary or RLCP-Secondary pages.
Local applicants who meet the criteria
Students who live in Peel (Brampton, Caledon or Mississauga) |
Out-of-region applicants who meet the criteria
Students who live outside of the Peel region |
- will be offered spots first.
- can only apply to regional programs they are eligible for based on the programs' boundaries.
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- will be offered spots once local student applicants have been accommodated.
Please note: In some cases, all spots may be offered to students who live in Peel.
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Please note that International Visa students are not eligible to apply for Regional Learning Choices Programs.
For more information regarding offers, visit the Frequently Asked Questions – Offers and waitlist section.
Fees
All regional programs include a non-refundable application fee and an annual program fee. Annual fees are specific to the program. Applicants who may require assistance or have any questions about the application fees are requested to speak with the principal directly. All fees must be paid through the online application. Once a program is accepted, the amount owing is recalculated (the program fee is added to the cart) and the applicant will be able to pay online using the pay now button.
For support with processing payment, please contact School Day at 1-855-253-1731
For more information regarding fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions – Fees section.
Busing
Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs. If students have been accepted into a regional program and they live within the school boundary, they are eligible for busing only if they meet the distance criteria outlined in Policy 39 - Transportation.
Disclaimer regarding private school bus transportation
Some programs are supported by parent-funded school bus transportation. This is a fee-based service that is contracted directly between parents and a third-party company. Please note, neither the school nor Peel board is involved with this agreement. All aspects of safety, insurance, licensing, communications, fees, applications, service complaints, student behaviour and pick-up/drop-off locations are the responsibility of such third-party bus company.